Rana Criolla

Rana Criolla
Rana Criolla








Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Amphibia
Order:
Anura
Family:
Leptodactylidae
Genus:
Leptodactylus
Species:
L. ocellatus
Binomial name
Leptodactylus ocellatus

General Stuff

These frogs are frequently found relaxing on the edges of ponds or small lakes and jump into the water if they are scared. They are good swimmers but may also walk and run over land. The average female size is 80-110mm and the average male length is 90-120mm. It is not exactly known how long the L. ocellatus lives however it generally seems to average around 4 – 15 years.

Diet

The L. ocellatus is a carnivore. It eats small insects. They mostly catch these insects with there abnormally long tounges.

Predator

Its main natural predators are the owls of vizcacheras (Athene cunicularia), stork (Ciconia Gabon), white heron (Egretta alba), snakes and river turtles (Hydromedusa tectifera). Its main natural predators are the owls of vizcacheras (Athene cunicularia), stork (Ciconia maguari), white heron (Egretta alba), snakes and river turtles (Hydromedusa tectifera).

Furture of these WONDERFUL animals


These animals are not on the endangered list. I think this animal is awsome and cool. I think this animal without any help from man will be endangered.